2023 BMW X3 M40i Quick Review // Goldilocks Zone 

I see something with a B58, I instantly want it 👍

This is peak x3. Good interior, sweet engine and sharp (BMW enthusiast approved) looks with massive drivability and convenience.

Every vehicle that BMW stuffs the B58 into turns to gold. Whatever formula they use to setup a car using this motor is absolutely perfect.

The harsh ride is almost exclusively due to the 21” wheels. When specified with the standard wheels and the adaptive dampers it rides very smooth. Had the same problem with my 2018.

Bought mine two days ago and love it. It was a 10 month search for me to find a car I loved and your channel helped me a ton! Thanks! 😊

Fun fact: The B58 had to pass Toyota's stringent quality control. Thank you BMW for making this possible. And also thank you Toyota for letting BMW build a great engine.

Had an X3 M40d (!). Still sounded great. 501ft lb of torque and 43mpg easy on the highway. Now that was a near perfect all you ever need car!

This is hands down one of the Best SUV money can buy! Wouldn't change a thing about it

Please NEVER stop the abrupt cut offs! Love It! Lol

this is the BEST of BOTH WORLDS! Driven the BASE MODEL X5 with this engine and it's IMPRESSIVE! I can only imagine with the BMW X3 M40i feels :) this is a GOLDEN BMW

I keep telling all my buddies that the X3 is the best sport utility car on the market … My wife drives one and I just love it .. I drive sports car but if I ever buy a SUV I would buy the X3 M40i

I have to say, I have a '22 X4 M40i, and its the best of both worlds. A car that can fit your family, but also can have fun driving around. Especially after getting it tuned and getting a custom intake + exhaust.

drove one today and i was amazed at how aggresive it was. the b58 is so good. Love the upshift farts

I have the 19 inch wheels and drove it down from Connecticut to Texas and it was comfortable and amazing! Love the car.

Picking mine up tomorrow, can't wait! I went on a test drive and fell in love.

Mine is being delivered March-April of '23, never, ever in a million years would I have considered that fancy Hyundai instead of my X3 M40i. You two are much more likeable in the short video too, congratulations!

I won’t get tired of saying it. Your humor is on point and makes watching your videos more of a pleasure. Keep it up.

Two things stood out - the halo style tail lights - thought I was the only one who noticed that good to know other nerds do too - and I loved hearing when you said you don’t drive an SUV like a car - every SUV feels like a compromise and I’m with you I just drive them slow and they feel like they are tugboaty to me

YES !!!! THEY HAVEN'T PUT THE FUGLY INTERIOUR WITH THE NEW IDRIVE AND NO BUTTONS IN THE LCI !!!!!! THANK CHRIST !!!!!

Great timing! We just picked up our new X3 M40i about 2 months ago, and it’s just perfectly in the sweet spot between utility, comfort and sport (though I do agree the busy suspension might be this cars one downside). Loving it so far!

Oh, how I love this six cylinder sound. There's nothing that comes close to sounding this enchanting. Absolutely NOTHING. It's sporty yet verrrrrrry refined. It's a trombone like sound, it's....music! Wow 🤩

20 inch wheel and non run flat tires makes a huge difference in ride quality. I ordered my '22 with regular tires after having a '20 with run flats and the fixed suspension. The adaptive suspension being standard now is great, it does seem to have more body roll in the stiffest setting compared to fixed m suspension but I can actually feel the suspension working. I drive like a crazy man in my X3 M40i. Thomas I'm 47 with a bad back I can't sit in a low slung car anymore, this works for me and I whip it like a 3 series, trust me.

Thanks Thomas and James, you guys give great and entertaining reviews

Always love your edits, so good

Thanks for the up load!! Great vid. I looked snazzy once!

Thank you brothers. I really enjoy your videos. I’m taking delivery of a 2023 X3 M40i in Dark Grey with the Red seats. I am so glad I went with the M40 than 330i.

As legendary as the B58 has become just wait until the new 3rd generation B58 starts going into the M performance cars with its factory port injection!

You can turn off the auto stop by programming your sport individual mode to all comfort. It's then comfort mode without the auto stop function.

There was an X5M at my last track day, and that thing was faster than it had any right to be. It was keeping up with Porsche's.

i faced that same decision James was talking about and went with the X5 Xdrive40i. definitely not as fast as this car but with launch control its a proper shove and 0-60 in 4.9 seconds which is plenty quick for an SUV. Its a far more comfortable and high quality car than the X3. Sometimes i wonder if i made a mistake because the X3 is more fun to drive but the X5 really is the best all around BMW at the moment.

0:37 i love how thomas knows so much about nature and animals

Haha love you guys! The editing and video cutoff is perfection

I've owned mine for a few months now and while it has minor quirks, I love it.

This is my vehicle and I ADORE IT!!! I got the Adventurin Red which is hard to come by and it's such an awesome SUV!! First BMW and Love my purchase!!!

Just pure car talk. Respect

Can easily code off the Auto Start Stop feature

Agree that the X5 40i is one of the best cars in the current lineup. Very happy with mine!

Totally in love with my 22 x3 m40i in Brooklyn grey metallic.

I‘m getting mine about March. I have already ordered the KW DDC Suspension and have 21“ Hamann Wheels at home. Will drive with non RFT. Think this will be a good combo and cant‘t wait to get it.

2018 m40i owner. You guys touched on every point, it balances the best traits of all the suv's in it's class. Perfect blend of interior quality, tech, agility and of course the b58. Definitely agree the suspension is busy, especially with the 21" wheels. Definitely downsizing wheels helps with this but its biggest weak point IMO. Makes me trust your guys' videos, even more, when you guys so accurately describe what viewers have experienced.

X3 M40i owner here. For stop and go function, I closed it by coding bimmercode

I LOVE the writing on all the Throttle House videos. It's right up my alley. The ending of this video is a perfect example! Keep up the great work and reviews!

My 2018 X3M40i on standard wheels has a really good ride, tried the X3M and ride was so hard & uncomfortable, engine sound and performance is brilliant. Interior quality of the X3 though nowhere near as good as my X5M50i or my wife’s AMG GLC43, BMW need to up their game at this level.

Nice review keep up the good work

My E70 diesel is my first BMW and I absolutely love it. I’m definitely getting this X3 for my next upgrade. Or… might have to go m340i. Haven’t decided if I need the space for another suv

I love how they end their videos in these channel! 😂

I like the way the extra channel just en

Definitely like the pre-LCI better. From the head/tail lights, to the cerium gray accents, to the proper dual kidney grills instead of that cheap looking plastic one-piece. Not to mention all of the over-badging & M-mirrors.. I'll take my 2020 all day over this one.

The end of that video was peak Throttle House humor and I'm here for it 🤣

I've had my 23' M40i for a year and a half and I love it. Ride is sporty but not harsh which I was concerned about. Tech is great and it feels as big as my 13' X5 50i. My X5 ran a 12.8 1/4 mile and this feels quicker and now it is lower it will pull 1G in a corner which is great for any SUV. The rear bias makes this a fun car for any sporty driver. I do at time wish I would have gotten the M340i but at the time I needed to tow. I'll get to the track this summer and hope for a middle 12 second run. Once the warranty is up I will dump a few grand into it and tune it and I bet I'll have a 11 second family car. I hope the B58 and ZF trans become legendary. I went from an 18' F150 3.5L that ran 12.6 ET's but cornered like a truck so landed me in the M40i. I have no regrets. If your an audiophile you will need to upgrade which I planned on based on reviews. I replaced all the speakers, added a JL 12" sub, amp and a DSP but I have done that with all my vehicles. Any BMW or Toyota with the B58 will likely be a home run but only time will tell. If I didn't drive 12k a year for work I would have an M car but currently it would not be practical and with 4 sec 0-60 what is the need unless you track your car. You will be happy with any B58 car so just buy one.

Cannot unsee the Halo swords now on the road since the last video it was mentioned in and it's very distracting. Thanks a lot, Thomas!

I'm sure the B48 does get better gas mileage...but I can absolutely not complain about my B58. My M40i regularly clocks in 33-34MPG on highway trips. That from a 400hp SUV with full-time AWD blew my mind when I got it.

Best video editing...... ever! 👍 Not even a fade out at the end. Simply an abrupt cut off.😂

I got a 2022 X3 20i M petrol over here in the UK. It's brilliant car for everyday use

I've just put Hankooks replacing run flats for my X5. Stops the jiggle and makes the feedback from the chassis better.

Just got mine, it is a really good SUV for the city too. True. The Stop/Start is bad (rarely use it), the electronics acts-up occasionally connecting to CarPlay (really annoying the time it takes to adjust), and the steering is not Macan S-ish. But the rest is better than the rest. Nice VIDEO!

Have 50k miles on my 2020 m40i. Ride and handling sucked even with stock 19” rft’s so I quickly used them up and put on a set of Michelin PS4 all seasons. What a dream. Handles great in all conditions and perfectly fine in the huge feb 2021 storm we had in PA. Not sure I’d go back to a sedan for a daily

In Australia, we don’t have the hybrid M40i so no weird start stop. We also have the IX3 which is pure electric

My 2023 is a blast to drive. High quality in almost every respect. My only complaint is the stock speaker. Not going for the upgraded sound system was a mistake.

7:40 there also is a fully electric iX3 with a slightly longer wheelbase. Though I'm not sure if it's available im America

That ending was perfect

Mine is on 20in wheels with dsw6 Continental. Feel like real nice and smooth. My orignal run flats not so much

THIS! 5:39 I own this exact model SUV, but I would have rather had the M340i "Touring" wagon they get in Europe. I had to settle for the X3 series to get the B58 combined with the load space. It is a sad day when US customers have to settle for a CUV rather than getting the wagon they really want.

'22 X3 M40i owner here (also in the same primer-colored Brooklyn Grey) - the ride can be a bit harsh but it has never really bothered me. I wanted something firmer than all the cushy stuff I have owned before. I do notice a big different on winter tires - much softer so I do think the summer RFT's are not ideal for soft cushy driving. Absolutely love the car though and would recommend it to anyone. It's plenty quick and still gets awesome gas mileage - especially compared to the true M's that are atrocious for gas mileage.

I have the 2018 version (pre-LCI) which I actually prefer over the facelift. The M comp is way too stiff. The m40i is just right. Currently on Continental wintercontacts over the summer RFT's and makes a world of difference too. Need to shop for some good summer tires and she's near perfect. Such a great car.

I've owned a 23' M40i X3 for about 3 months and agree with most of your comments. I really think the new mild hybrid system handles start/stop superbly and is extremely quick to come on, virtually seemless IMO; however, pro tip, if you are in sport mode than the start stop is disabled; you can setup a sport individual mode with more comfort like transmission tuning and get the desired results for a daily driver if disabling that feature is what you want. Also agree the ride is not luxury cruiser smooth but I feel like many reviews of the vehicle overblow the ride harshness IMO, it rides like a sports car; which is maybe not what everyone wants. I think the key takeaway is maybe avoid the bigger wheels. Overall love the car and the video.

Perfect car to live with and still have plenty fun

Ah, but should one spec the M Sport Differential or not? I could see the extra differential actually being useful in non-shenanigan scenarios, such as maintaining control in winter conditions.

this is the same exact X3 M40i that "TheStraightPipes" reviewed. License plate number matches xD

Hade a ride in one today and it was amazing

This vid was so convincing, considered X3 M40i, just went to test drive. While there, saw the new 24 X5 50e, drove, Sold! B58, w/ EV boost, plus larger smoother ride. Need to do a X5 50e vid

I just can't express how much I love my 2021 X3 M40i. It's just everything I love in a SUV.

Can y’all do an Extra Throttle House on the X5 45e? Thinking of getting it mostly due to the B58 + Hybrid combo. Edit: If you're watching please try and get your hands on the new X5 50e please and thank you 🙏

Re: "You don't need the big v8" (in the X5) If you want the upgraded suspension, 4-wheel steering, nice audio, and many other things. You have to get the V8. Also, if you want to tow, the V8 is a major benefit. It makes towing easy, since the engine can just cruise along at highway speeds without needing to constantly change gear. All that and I think the i6 model doesn't allow for disabling auto-start stop, though I may be wrong. So while it is true that you don't "need" the V8 in the X5, the X5M50i is a major upgrade over the base X5. Source: I've actually been in / driven both. Big difference, especially with the rear wheel steering and highway comfort.

I just drove a 2020 X3 M40i that was traded in at my work, and MAN I wish I hadn’t. I want it so bad lol. Way nicer to drive than the GLC43 and SQ5.

I want to sit high and ride sporty. This is perfect for me. We need more sporty suv’s.

I love my G01 M40i it replaced my F34 335 and my M3 E92. The latter was an awesome car, but I needed to be able to haul more stuff. The X3 has not disappointed me at all. Yes I love manual transmissions and that is why I am taking really good care of my E85 Z4

I like that Red Porsche Taycan you got there in the reflections

My 2023 BMW X3 M40i was picked up on 12/22/22 and is a serious bitchin’ car!!! Everything is black with red brake calipers and carbon fiber interior trim. I also got an amazing deal from the very nice guys at McKenna South Bay BMW in California!!!

That ending was crispy!

I test drove the X3 M40i before buying the X3M. It felt very slow to me and not stiff at all. If, like Thomas and James, you want an SUV just to be an SUV, then I get it. I just don't agree that the M40i is the best X3 however.

I have the X5 40i X Drive. Love the B58! I have not experienced the jerky stop/ start. I wonder if it is because of the mild hybrid setup I have?

Love the cut at the end. Typically clever.

Ive owned one of these for a few months now and I absolutely love it

Cant wait for the new ix3 that will be built on the new class platform and will probably have eAWD too!

Picked one up in April. Couldn't ask for a better daily.

I agree about the start/stop, it’s horrible. When driving in the city I put it in Sport mode so it doesn’t shut off. That’s in my 21’ m340i.

I used to have a 2019 and I miss it a lot.

I have a 2022 and it’s the best we’ll rounded vehicle. You can drive it economically and get 26mpg, or you can punch it. It handles like a car. Multiple personalities, and can be very athletic.

In Europe (and some other parts of the world) we get Alpina XD3 - more power, better comfort and much better fuel economy (cause it is a diesel), and is not much more expensive than M40i model.

Haven't liked any of the primer Grey cars that are running around right now, but I'm not a fan of matte or flat paints on any car

New cameras? the shots inside the car seem so much clearer

Have the 2020 x3 m40i. I will buy another x3 m40i after 2 years. Stuck with it forever.

I always thought that I knew where you filmed some of these videos... now I am sure of it! Howdy neighbours!

Can’t wait for my hug from James! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I am an AMG fanboy but boy does the B58 make me a believer. I have a ‘22 X3 M40i. JB4, 200 cell downpipe, and full Fi exhaust. Thing is quick and loud. Not as visceral as my ‘19 C63S but definitely can’t complain. Have beaten Teslas off the line and in a roll at highway speeds (won’t beat a plaid lol). Still a heavy car but the 48v really fills in the gaps in the powerband especially when you plant your foot down/under hard acceleration. Better bang for your buck compared to the X3M. Throttle House is right, just save the money and put it towards an M3C, which is probably what I’m going to do.

Love you guys

Lovely car. I have an M140i and the sound of the B58 is sooooo good. I genuinely have no idea what I'd go to next. Maybe I need to pursuade the wife to get a smaller car, I'll have the family car and get one of these!!!!

The ending is gold “where are we gonna cut the vid…”

I'm kinda surprised they say the X3 is still the best in it's segment considering how much they loved the GV70 and felt it was basically perfect